Dengue cases in Mandaue City drop, but prevention efforts continue

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Dengue cases in Mandaue City have decreased compared to the same period last year, but local health authorities are continuing to strengthen prevention and control measures to keep infections down.

Data from the City Health Office showed that from January to June this year, the city recorded 198 dengue cases, which is lower than the 273 cases reported during the same period last year.

In 2025, Mandaue City recorded a total of 520 dengue cases. Most of the cases involved children and senior citizens.

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Assistant City Health Officer Dr. Phyllis Bidon said that even with the lower number of cases, the city remains committed to maintaining its dengue prevention efforts throughout the year.

She explained that the city continues to implement vector control measures to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and reduce the risk of transmission.

According to Bidon, dengue-carrying mosquitoes breed in clean, stagnant water, even in small amounts. She emphasized that not all mosquitoes carry dengue, noting that the primary vector is the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which has been identified in the city through vector management activities.

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4S strategy for prevention

The City Health Office continues to promote the 4S strategy, which includes searching and destroying breeding sites, self-protection measures, seeking early consultation for fever, and targeted spraying or misting in areas with confirmed cases.

Bidon stressed that dengue prevention requires a community-wide effort.

“You have to look for the breeding sites — household, dish drain, under the refrigerator, and areas like those. So it’s a community effort, not just us health inspectors. Everyone should clean,” said Bidon in a mix of Cebuano and English.

Dengue fast lanes at health centers

Residents experiencing fever are encouraged to seek medical consultation early. Dengue fast lanes have also been put up at the City Health Office and the barangay health centers to ensure quicker assessment and care for patients with fever.

According to Bidon, Mandaue City’s Epidemiologic Surveillance Unit closely monitors dengue cases reported by hospitals and healthcare facilities across the city.

She added that prevention remains a shared responsibility between health authorities and the public, particularly during the rainy season when mosquito breeding sites may increase.

Health officials continue to remind residents to eliminate stagnant water, protect themselves from mosquito bites, and seek medical attention when symptoms occur.///

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